Reviews

The Burns Levy & the Oaks August 3, 2018 Asbury Lanes Asbury Park, NJ On August 3, Asbury Lanes welcomed the arrival of not one but two noteworthy releases by two of its most celebrated … [Read more...] about Show Review: The Burns, Levy & the Oaks – Asbury Lanes

Rise Against AFI Anti-Flag August 5, 2018 The Stone Pony Summer Stage Asbury Park, NJ The Summer Stage at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park never disappoints, always bringing a versatile and … [Read more...] about Show Review: Rise Against, AFI, Anti-Flag – The Stone Pony Summer Stage

Trash Boat, a band that has pop-punk in their veins, have recently released their second album Crown Shyness. Now, if you are expecting to hear something similar to their first album Nothing I Write … [Read more...] about Album Review: Trash Boat – Crown Shyness

Chvrches Hinterland Music Festival August 3, 2018 Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater Saint Charles, IA Review and photos by Janet Eckles Thousands attended church on Friday night. But not … [Read more...] about Show Review: Chvrches – Hinterland Music Festival

Sometimes, it takes a while for a band to truly find their sound and establish it in full force. For their fourth album Soldier On, the Nashville-based band Mona have taken their love for southern … [Read more...] about Album Review: Mona – Soldier On

It’s like they always say: when life gives you lemons, write pop-punk. Okay, maybe they don’t say that. But they should because it’s a pretty standard modus operandi for pop-punk bands. When … [Read more...] about Album Review: Real Friends – Composure

When discussing Florence Welch’s discography under the moniker Florence + The Machine, it seems almost strange to use the word machine at all. Machines are artificial, routine and sometimes detached, … [Read more...] about Album Review: Florence + The Machine – High As Hope

The Ones You Forgot Too Afraid To Say EP Release Show July 7, 2018 House of Independents Asbury Park, NJ It was a hot summer day in Asbury Park; however, the hottest attractions of all weren’t … [Read more...] about Show Review: The Ones You Forgot EP Release – House of Independents